Civil Projects Manager - Mining Infrastructure

Whitehaven Coal Limited; Blackwater; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5:2 roster with WFH Friday

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Awards and STRIVE initiative

Referral bonus $4k

Job summary

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Civil Projects to lead the delivery of civil infrastructure and capital works at Blackwater Mine in Queensland. You will manage end-to-end civil projects, coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, schedule and budget adherence.

Role requires strong engineering background, mining/industrial experience, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil construction or infrastructure projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of earthworks, roads, drainage, water management and industrial infrastructure.
• Experience in mining, resources or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven contractor management and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project budgets and capital expenditure.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance operational priorities with project delivery requirements.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills with a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and execution of civil infrastructure and capital works projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies and execution plans.
• Manage project risks, opportunities and stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants and multidisciplinary project teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Oversee construction activities and ensure works are completed to required technical and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, statutory and governance requirements.
• Monitor project performance, identify potential issues and implement corrective actions where required.
• Prepare progress reports, forecasts and project updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and project delivery excellence across the operation.

Skills

Civil project management

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Planning

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Project management certification

Job description

Whitehaven Coal Limited is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Civil Projects to lead the delivery of civil infrastructure and capital works at Blackwater Mine in Queensland. You will manage end-to-end civil projects, coordinate contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safety, schedule and budget adherence.

Role requires strong engineering background, mining/industrial experience, and proven leadership.